User Manual - solar charge controller—Beijing Epsolar Technology
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1. uat 20 4 9 MalnteriatiCQ sisa aaa ee niaga Tiga aE 20 5 Technical Specifications 22 Annex Conversion Efficiency Curves 24 Annex Il DIImensIOnS 0 nt ane ts gaga 29 1 General Information 1 1 Overview Appreciate you for choosing MPPT solar charge controller Tracer Aseries Based on common positive design and advanced MPPT control algorithm with LCD displaying running status this product is artistic economical and practical With MPPT control algorithm in any situation products of this series can fast and accurately track out the best maximum power point MPP of photovoltaic array in order to obtain the maximum solar energy in time which remarkably improves energy efficiency There is dual display function local LCD panel and remote meter With Modbus communication protocol interface it is convenient for customers to expand applications and monitor in various fields like telecommunication base station household system street lighting system wilderness monitoring system etc All round electronic fault self test function and enhanced electronic protection function could furthest avoid damages on system components resulting from installation errors or system failures Feature e Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT technology with efficiency no less than 99 5 e High quality components2. 88 00 Conversion Efficency n96 86 00 84 00 20W 50W 100W 150W 200W 250W 300W Charging Power W Model Tracer2210A Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 12V 12V Conversion Efficency Curves 99 00 97 00 95 00 93 00 91 00 gt o g 2 a o 2 g o o 89 00 87 00 85 00 100W 150W 200W Charging Power W 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 33V 68 Nominal System Voltage 24V 24V Conversion Efficency Curves 99 00 97 00 95 00 93 00 91 00 89 00 Conversion Efficency n 87 00 85 00 Charging Power W Model Tracer3210A Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 12V 12V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 99 00 98 00 97 00 96 00 95 00 94 00 93 00 92 00 91 00 90 00 gt o c a ra o 2 o 50W 100W 150w 200W 250W 300W 350W 400W Charging Power W 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 24V 24V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 99 00 98 00 97 00 96 00 95 00 94 00 93 00 92 00 91 00 90 00 Conversion Efficency n Charging Power W Model Tracer4210A 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 12V 12V Conversion Efficency Curves 98 00 97 00 96 00 95 00 94 00 93 00 92 00 91 00 90 00 89 00 88 00 87 00
3. PV Reverse Polarity Fully protection against PV reverse polarity no damage to the controller will result Correct the miswire to resume normal operation polarity and the actual operation power of the PV array is 1 5 times WARNING Controller will be damaged when the PV array reverse A greater than the rated charge power e Battery Reverse Polarity Fully protection against battery reverse polarity no damage to the controller will result Correct the miswire to resume normal operation e Battery Over voltage When battery voltage reach to the voltage set point of Over Voltage Disconnect the controller will stop charging the battery to protect the battery overcharge to break down Battery Over discharge When battery voltage reach to the voltage set point of Low Voltage Disconnect the controller will stop discharging the battery to protect the battery over discharged to break down e Battery Overheating The controller detect the battery temperature through the external temperature sensor If the battery temperature exceeds 65 C the controller will automatically start the overheating protection to stop working and recover below 55 C Load Overload If the load current exceeds the maximum load current rating 1 05 times the controller will disconnect the load Overloading must be cleared up through reducing the load and restarting controller e Load Short Circuit Fully protected against load wiring short circuit Once t
4. activate the controller Check if the battery voltage is too high and disconnect the solar module Load output is normal charging LED indicator will return to green automatically when fully charged The controller will cut off the output automatically LED indicator will return to green automatically when fully charged Remove or reduce the load and press the button the controller will resume to work after 3 seconds The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for best performance Make sure controller firmly installed in a clean and dry ambient 20 Make sure no block on air flow around the controller Clear up any dirt and fragments on radiator Check all the naked wires to make sure insulation is not damaged for serious solarization frictional wear dryness insects or rats etc Repair or replace some wires if necessary Tighten all the terminals Inspect for loose broken or burnt wire connections Check and confirm that LCD is consistent with required Pay attention to any troubleshooting or error indication Take corrective action if necessary Confirm that all the system components are ground connected tightly and correctly Confirm that all the terminals have no corrosion insulation damaged high temperature or burnt discolored sign tighten terminal screws to the suggested torque Check for dirt nesting insects and corrosion If so clear up
5. gt o o 2 2 a gt o Charging Power W 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 24V 24V Conversion Efficency Curves 99 00 98 00 97 00 96 00 95 00 94 00 93 00 92 00 91 00 90 00 89 00 88 00 87 00 Conversion Efficency n Charging Power W Annex II Dimensions Tracer1206A Tracer1210A Dimensions in Millimeters Tracer2210A Dimensions in Millimeters 134 000000p li N gt f VYVYVVVVVVVVVVYV Y Tracer3210A Dimensions in Millimeters A D Tracer4210A Dimensions in Millimeters 0900009 MN 000000 NE Final interpretation right of the manual belongs to EPsolar Any changes without prior notice Version number V1 4 EPEVEP BEIJING EPSOLAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Tel 86 10 82894112 82894962 Fax 86 10 82894882 E mail info epsolarpv com Website http www epsolarpv com http www epever com
6. the battery with the rated charging power even if the input power at the PV exceeds The actual operation power of the PV array conforms to the conditions below 1 PV array actual power s controller rated charge power the controller charge battery at actual maximum power point 2 PV array actual power controller rated charge power the controller charge battery at rated power If the PV array higher than rated power the charging time at rated power to battery will be longer more energy to battery yields WARNING Controller will be damaged when the PV array straight polarity and the actual operation power of the PV array is three times greater than the rated charge power WARNING Controller will be damaged when the PV array reverse polarity and the actual operation power of the PV array is 1 5 times greater than the rated charge power When the PV array straight polarity the actual operation of the PV array must NOT exceed three times of rated charge power When the PV array reverse polarity the actual operation must NOT exceed 1 5 times For real application please refer to the table below Rated Charge Rated Charge Max PV Array ax PV open circuit Current Power Power voltage QD Yon 130W 12V 390W 12V 46V 260W 24V 780W 24V 60V 130W 12V 390W 12V PERLE 260W 24V 780W 24V 260W 12V 780W 12V Tragere2 10A 520W 24V 1560W 24V indt 100V 30A OA Tracer1206A 390W 12V 1170W 12V 1883082108 780W 24V 2340W 24V 520W 1
7. 139mmx44mm 220mm x154mm x 52mm Mounting dimension 130mmx130mm 170mmx145mm Mounting hole size 5 12AWG 4mm 6AWG 16mm Weight 0 6kg 1 1kg Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Tracer3210A Tracer4210A 228mmx164mmx55mm 252mmx180mmx6e3mm Mounting dimension 170mmx164mm 210mmx1 71mm 6AWG 16mm 6AWG 16mm Weight 1 2kg 1 9kg 23 Annex Conversion Efficiency Curves Illumination Intensity 1000W m Temp 25 C Model Tracer1206A f Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V 34V Nominal System Voltage 12V 12V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 98 00 96 00 94 00 ee 90 00 gt o a gt o 88 00 86 00 84 00 50W 100W Charging Power W 2 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V Nominal System Voltage 24V 24V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 98 00 i wee 96 00 94 00 L 92 00 90 00 Conversion Efficency n 88 00 86 00 84 00 100W 150W 200W 250W 300W Charging Power W Model Tracer1210A Solar Module MPP Voltage 17V 34V 68V Nominal System Voltage 12V 12V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 98 00 96 00 94 00 92 00 ng gt o A g 2 a o 2 g o 88 00 86 00 84 00 50W 100W Charging Power W 1 Solar Module MPP Voltage 34V 68 Nominal System Voltage 24V 24V Conversion Efficency Curves 100 00 98 00 EBEN unns 96 00 90 00
8. 2V 1560W 12V Trete 1040W 24V 3120W 24V DAt 25 C environment temperature 2 At minimum operating environment temperature 2 3 Wire Size The wiring and installation methods must conform to all national and local electrical code requirements gt PV Wire Size Since PV array output can vary due to the PV module size connection method or sunlight angle the minimum wire size can be calculated by the Isc of PV array Please refer to the value of Isc in PV module specification When the PV modules connect in series the Isc is equal to the PV module s Isc When the PV modules connect in parallel the Isc is equal to the sum of PV module s Isc The Isc of PV array must not exceed the maximum PV input current please refer to the table as below Max PV input current Max PV wire size mm AWG Tracer1206A 10 NOTE When the PV modules connect in series the open circuit voltage of the PV array must not exceed46V for Tracer1206A or 92V for Tracer 10A 25 C gt Battery and Load Wire Size The battery and load wire size must conform to the rated current the reference size as below Rated Rated Battery wire Load wire charge discharge size size current current mm AWG mm AWG Tracer1206A NOTE The wire size is only for reference If there is a long distance between the PV array and the controller or between the controller and the battery larger wires can be used to reduce the voltage drop and improve
9. 6 RS48bA Ground 1 24 3 4 585 67S WARNING The RJ45 interface is only allowed to connect with our company products or operated by qualified engineer The RJ45 interface Voltage is 5V and the current is 50mA 4 Mobile APP Use USB to RS485 converter cable CC USB RS485 150U and OTG cable OTG 12CM 16 3 4 Battery Type gt Operating Steps Under Battery Voltage interface long press ENTER button enter into the interface of Battery type setting After choosing the battery type by pressing SELECT button waiting for 5 seconds or pressing ENTER button again to modify successfully Battery Type TO 21 wm GEL GEL S Fid Sealed Default Gel Flooded 4 User Apply to MT50 and PC software Solar Station Monitor Battery Voltage Parameters parameters is in 12V system at 25 C please use double value in 24V Battery charging setting Flooded Over Voltage Disconnect 16 0V 16 0V 16 0V 9 17V Charging Limit Voltage 15 0V 15 0V 15 0V 9 17V Over Voltage Reconnect Equalize Charging 14 6V 14 8V 9 17V Voltage Boost Charging Voltage 14 4V 14 2V 14 6V 9 17V Float Charging Voltage 13 8V 13 8V 13 8V 9 17V Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage 13 2V 13 2V 13 2V 9 17V Low Voltage Reconnect a Voltage 12 6V 12 6V 12 6V 9 17V Under Voltage Warning 12 2V 12 2V 12 2V 9 17V Reconnect Voltage Under Volt Warning Volt 12 0V 12 0
10. CEPEVER Tracer A Series MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual Models Tracer1206A Tracer1210A Tracer2210A Tracer3210A Tracer4210A Important Safety Instructions Please reserve this manual for future review This manual contains all instructions of safety installation and operation for Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT controller in Tracer A series the controller is referred in this manual General Safety Information gt Read carefully all the instructions and warnings in the manual before installation gt No user serviceable component inside controller DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the controller gt Mount the controller indoors Prevent exposure to the elements and do not allow water to enter the controller gt Install the controller in well ventilated places the controller s heat sink may become very hot during operation gt Suggested to install appropriate external fuses breakers gt Make sure switching off all connections with PV array and the fuse breakers close to battery before controller installation and adjustment gt Power connections must remain tight to avoid excessive heating from a loose connection Information g n rales sur la s curit gt Lisez toutes les instructions et pr cautions dans le manuel avant l installation gt n y a aucune pi ce utilisable pour l utilisateur l int rieur du contr leur Ne d montez pas ou n essayez pas de r parer l
11. V 12 0V 9 17V Low Volt Disconnect Volt 11 1V 11 1V 11 1V 9 17V Discharging Limit Voltage Equalize Duration min 120 120 0 180 Boost Duration min 10 180 NOTE 1 When the battery type is sealed gel flooded the adjusting range of equalize duration is 0 to180min and boost duration is 10 to180min 17 2 The following rules must be observed when modifying the parameters value in user battery type factory default value is the same as sealed type a Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage gt Charging Limit Voltage gt Equalize Charging Voltage 2 Boost Charging Voltage 2 Float Charging Voltage gt Boost Reconnect Charging Voltage b Over Voltage Disconnect Voltage gt Over Voltage Reconnect Voltage Low Voltage Reconnect Voltage gt Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage gt Discharging Limit Voltage d Under Voltage Warning Reconnect Voltage gt Under Voltage Warning Voltage 2 Discharging Limit Voltage e Boost Reconnect Charging voltage gt Low Voltage Disconnect Voltage CAUTION Please refer to user guide or contact with the sales for the detail of setting operation 18 4 Protections Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 1 Protection PV Over Current The controller will limit charge power in rated charge power An over sized PV array will not operate at maximum power point e PV Short Circuit When PV short circuit occurs the controller will stop charging Clear it to resume normal operation
12. Voltage the controller operates in constant current mode delivering its maximum current to the batteries MPPT Charging B Constant Charging When the battery voltage reaches the constant voltage setpoint the controller will start to operate in constant charging mode this process is no longer MPPT charging and in the meantime the charging current will drop gradually the process is not the MPPT charging The Constant Charging has 2 stages equalize and boost These two stages are not carried out constantly in a full charge process to avoid too much gas precipitation or overheating of battery gt Boost Charging The Boost stage maintain 2 hours in default user can adjust the constant time and preset value of boost voltage according to demand The stage is used to prevent heating and excessive battery gassing gt Equalize Charging WARNING Explosive Risk Equalizing flooded battery would produce explosive gases so well ventilation of battery box is recommended CAUTION Equipment damage Equalization may increase battery voltage to the level that damages sensitive DC loads Verify that all load allowable input voltages are 11 greater than the equalizing charging set point voltage CAUTION Equipment damage Over charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and activate material shedding on them Too high an equalizing charge or for too long may cause damage Please carefully review the specific r
13. Voltage the system will leave Float charging stage and return to Bulk charging stage 2 Installation Instructions 2 1 General Installation Notes Before installation please read through the entire installation instructions to get familiar with the installation steps Be very careful when installing the batteries especially flooded lead acid battery Please wear eye protection and have fresh water available to wash and clean any contact with battery acid Keep the battery away from any metal objects which may cause short circuit of the battery Explosive battery gases may come out from the battery during charging so make sure ventilation condition is good Gel Sealed or Flooded batteries are recommended other kinds please refer to the battery manufacturer Ventilation is highly recommended if mounted in an enclosure Never install the controller in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries Battery fumes from vented batteries will corrode and destroy the controller circuits Loose power connections and corroded wires may result in high heat that can melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications Battery connection may be wired to one battery or a bank of batteries The following instructions refer to a singular battery but it is implied that the battery connection can be made to either on
14. during the installation When disconnecting the system the order will be reserved 2 After installation power the controller and check the LCD on If it s not on please refer to chapter 4 Always connect the battery first in order to allow the controller to recognize the system voltage 3 The battery fuse should be installed as close to battery as possible The suggested distance is within 150mm 4 The Tracer A series is a positive ground controller Any positive connection of solar load or battery can be earth grounded as required CAUTION Unplug the RTS the temperature of battery will be set to a fixed value 25 C CAUTION Please connect the inverter to the battery rather than to the controller if the inverter is necessary 12 3 Operation 3 1 Button Function Browse interface Setting parameter SELECT button Load ON OFF Clear error Enter into Set Mode Save data ENTER button 3 2 LCD Display 26 m m Ap 7 gt Ee BATT TYPE gt H H AkWh LOAD TYPE V C F Figure 3 1 LCD gt Status Description Night 8 oH Charging aO PV Voltage Current Power L NEN LOAD Load Voltage Current Load mode 13 gt Fault Indication Battery over Battery level shows empty battery frame discharged A blink fault icon blink Battery over Batterv level shows full batterv frame blink voltage A fault icon blink Battery over Battery level shows c
15. e and boost charge are not carried out constantly in a full charge process to avoid too much gas precipitation or overheating of battery NOTE 1 Due to the influence of ambient circumstance or load working the battery voltage can t be steady in constant voltage controller will accumulate and calculate the time of constant voltage working When the accumulated time reach to 3 hours the charging mode will turn to Float Charging 2 If the controller time is not adjusted the controller will equalize charge battery once every month following the inner time C Float Charging After the Constant voltage stage the controller will reduce charging current to Float Voltage setpoint This stage will have no more chemical reactions and all the charge current transforms into heat and gas at this time Then the controller reduces the voltage to the floating stage charging with a smaller voltage and current It will reduce the temperature of the battery and prevent the gassing and charging the battery slightly at the same time The purpose of Float stage is to offset the power consumption caused by self consumption and small loads in the whole system while maintaining full battery storage capacity In Float charging stage loads are able to obtain almost all power from solar panel If loads exceed the power the controller will no longer be able to maintain battery voltage in Float charging stage If the battery voltage remains below the Recharge
16. e battery or a group of batteries in a battery bank Multiple same models of controllers can be installed in parallel on the same battery bank to achieve higher charging current Each controller must have its own solar module s Select the system cables according to 5A mm or less current density in accordance with Article 690 of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 2 2 PV Array Requirements gt Serial connection string of PV modules As the core component of PV system controller could be suitable for various types of PV modules and maximize converting solar energy into electrical energy According to the open circuit voltage V and the maximum power point voltage Vmpp Of the MPPT controller the series number of different types PV modules can be calculated The below table is for reference only Tracer1206A 36cell 48cell 54cell 60cell System Voc lt 23V Voc lt 31V Voc lt 34V Voc lt 38V voltage MAX Besi Thin Film Module Voc gt 80V MAX Best 72cell 96cell Voc lt 46V Voc lt 62V Thin Film Module voltage Voc 80V MAX Best MAX Best FE NUM VENE 1 NOTE The above parameter values are calculated under standard test conditions STC Standard Test Condition Irradiance 1000W m Module Temperature 25 C Air Mass1 5 PVarray maximum power This MPPT controller has a limiting function of charging current the charging current will be limited within rated range therefore the controller will charge
17. e contr leur Montez le contr leur en int rieur vitez l exposition des l ments et ne laissez pas d eau entrer dans le contr leur Installez le contr leur Tracer dans un endroit bien ventil le dissipateur de chaleur de l Tracer peut devenir tr s chaud pendant l utilisation Installez les fusibles coupe circuits comme indiqu D connectez le module solaire le chargeur et le fusible coupe circuit proche de la batterie avant l installation ou le r glage du contr leur Les connexions d alimentation doivent rester proximit pour vier une chaleur excessive du fait d une connexion trop l che Contents 1 General Information p RN 1 EUMG TWIG A D 1 1 2 GharacteriSIiC Sana sasaka gaga a ee 2 123 Accessories INSIFUCHIONS s r 3 1 4 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology 3 1 5 Battery Charging Stage i ise Pec fe P evo ga 5 2 Installation Instructions 8 2 1 General Installation Notes 8 2 2 PV Array Requirements 8 SS Wire OZO on RE 10 24A MOUNDO ion dinars 11 SOperallon a DEL ak haku aku a 13 3 1 Button FUNGON u i a naa 13 Da 13 3 3 Parameters Seting mekanis 15 4 Protections Troubleshooting and Maintenance 19 4 T Protectio ee 19 4 2 OUbIesnootne
18. equirements of the battery used in the system AVERTISSEMENT Risque d explosion l galisation de batteries noy es peut produire des gaz explosifs donc il est recommand de bien ventiler le boitier de la batterie ATTENTION D gat sur l quipement L galisation peut augmenter la tension de la batterie jusqu un niveau nuisible pour les charges CC sensibles V rifiez que la tension d entr e autoris es de toutes les charges disponibles sont sup rieures 1196 la tension du point d installation de chargement d galisation ATTENTION Degat sur l quipement Un chargement excessif et une pr cipitation de gaz peut endommager les plaques de la batterie et la formation de mati res actives dessus Un chargement trop fort ou une galisation prolong e peut causer des d g ts Inspectez soigneusement les conditions sp cifiques de la batterie utilis e dans le syst me Some types of batteries benefit from equalizing charge on a regular basis which is able to stir electrolyte balance battery voltage and accomplish chemical reaction Equalizing charge increases battery voltage higher than the standard complement voltage which gasifies the battery electrolyte The controller will equalize the battery on 28th each month The constant equalization period is 0 180 minutes If the equalization isn t accomplished in one time the equalization recharge time will be accumulated until the set time is finished Equalize charg
19. er it to the battery The MPPT algorithm of our company continuously compares and adjusts the operating points to attempt to locate the maximum power point of the array The tracking process is fully automatic and does not need user adjustment As the Figure 1 2 the curve is also the characteristic curve of the array the MPPT technology will boost the battery charge current through tracking the MPP Assuming 100 conversion efficiency of the solar system in that way the following formula is established Input power Ppy Output power Pegat Input voltage Vip input current Ipv Battery voltage Vga battery current Normally the Vy is always higher than Vga Due to the principle of conservation of energy the Iga is always higher than Ipv The greater the discrepancy between VMpp amp the greater the discrepancy between lpv amp Isa The greater the discrepancy between array and battery the bigger reduction of the conversion efficiency of the system thus the controller s conversion efficiency is particularly important in the PV system Figure 1 2 is the maximum power point curve the shaded area is charging range of traditional solar charge controller PWM Charging Mode it can obviously diagnose that the MPPT mode can improve the usage of the solar energy resource According to our test the MPPT controller can raise 20 30 efficiency compared to the PWM controller Val
20. he load shorts more than quadruple rate current the load short protection will start automatically After five automatic load reconnect attempts the fault must be cleared by restarting controller e Damaged Remote Temperature Sensor If the temperature sensor is short circuited or damaged the controller will be charging or discharging at the default temperature 25 C to prevent the battery damaged from overcharging or over discharged 19 Controller Overheating If the temperature of the controller heat sinks exceeds 85 the controller will automatically start the overheating protection and recover below 75 C High Voltage Transients PV is protected against small high voltage surge In lightning prone areas additional external suppression is recommended 4 2 Troubleshooting ___ Possible reasons Troubleshooting The LCD is off during daytime when sunshine falls on PV modules properly Wire connection is correct LCD not display Interface A ES blink Interface blink Interface blink Interface blink a 9 4 3 Maintenance PV array disconnection Battery voltage is lower than 9V Battery voltage higher than over voltage disconnect voltage OVD Battery under voltage Battery low voltage disconnect Over load or Short circuit Confirm that PV and battery wire connections are correct and tight Please check the voltage of battery At least 9V voltage to
21. in time Check and confirm that lightning arrester is in good condition Replace a new one in time to avoid damaging of the controller and even other equipments WARNING Risk of electric shock AN Make sure that all the power is turned off before above operations and then follow the corresponding inspections and operations 21 5 Technical Specifications Electrical Parameters Tracer Tracer Tracer Tracer Tracer 1206A 1210A 2210A 3210A 4210A Mom Dal system 12 24VDC Auto voltage current current Battery input n voltage range 8V 32V 60V Tracer1 206A 100V Tracer 10A Max PV open at minimum operating environment temperature circuit voltage 46V Tracer1206A 92V Tracer 10A at 25 C environment temperature MPP Voltage Veatt2V 36V Tracer1 206A range Vagar 2V 72V Tracer 10A power 260W 24V 260W 24V 520W 24V 780W 24V 1040W 24V 20mA 12V s16mA 24V Discharge circuit voltage lt 0 18V drop Temperature compensate amV C 2V Default coefficient RS485 RJ45 interface Environmental Parameters Environmental LCD temperature range 20 C 70 C Working environment temperature range 25 C 45 C Storage temperature range 35 C 80 C Humidity range lt 95 N C Enclosure IP30 Please operate controller at permitted ambient temperature If over permissible range please derate capacity in service 22 Mechanical Parameters Tracer1206A Tracer1210A Tracer2210A 172mmx
22. ote Temperature Sensor Model RTS300R47K3 81A Acquisition of battery temperature for undertaking temperature compensation of control parameters the standard length of the cable is 3m length can be customized The RTS300R47K3 81A connects to the port 3 on the controller NOTE Unplug the RTS the temperature of battery will be set to a fixed value 25 C 2 Remote Meter Model MT50 The digital remote meter displays system operating information error indications parameters setting and self diagnostics 3 Super Parameter Programmer Model SPP 02 The SPP 02 can realize one button setting operation which is suitable for bulk quantity products setting in the projects 4 USB To RS 485 converter Model CC USB RS485 150U USB To RS 485 converter is used to monitor each controller on the network using Solar Station PC software The length of cable is 1 5m TheCC USB RS485 150U connects to the RS 485 Port on the controller 1 4 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology Due to the nonlinear characteristics of solar array there is a maximum energy output point Max Power Point on its curve Traditional controllers with switch charging technology and PWM charging technology can t charge the battery at the maximum power point so can t harvest the maximum energy available from PV array but the solar charge controller with Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT Technology can lock on the point to harvest the maximum energy and deliv
23. perfecting system performance with maximum conversion efficiency of 98 Ultra fast tracking speed and guaranteed tracking efficiency Accurately recognizing and tracking of multiple power points e Reliable automatic limit function of maximum PV input power ensuring no overload e Wide MPP operating voltage range 12 24VDC automatically identifying system voltage e LCD panel display design dynamically displaying tool s operating data and working condition Multiple load control modes manual mode light ON OFF light On Timer and test mode Support 3 charging preprogram options Sealed Gel Flooded Battery temperature compensation function e Real time energy statistics function e With RS 485 communication bus interface and Modbus communication protocol itis available to meet various communication requirements in different situations Available for PC monitoring and external display unit connecting like MT50 and so on realizing real time data checking and parameters setting e Support software upgrade 1 2 Characteristics Figure 1 1 Tracer A Series Characteristics Mounting hole size 5 Load Terminals Select Button RS 485 Port Explanations Connection for a RTS Remote Temperature Sensor to remotely detect battery temperature 2 Monitor controller by PC remote meter MT50 or APP and update controller software via RS485 RJ45 interface 1 3 Accessories Instructions 1 Rem
24. performance 2 4 Mounting CAUTION The controller requires at least 150mm of clearance above and below for proper air flow Ventilation is highly recommended if mounted in an enclosure WARNING Risk of explosion Never install the controller in a sealed enclose with flooded batteries Do not install in a confined area where battery gas can accumulate WARNING Risk of electric shock Exercise caution when handling solar wiring The solar PV array can produce open circuit voltages in excess of 100V when in sunlight Pay more attention to it libre de 150mm au dessus et en dessous pour une circulation correcte de l air Une ventilation est hautement recommand e en cas d installation dans un boitier AVERTISSEMENT Risque d explosion N installez jamais le Tracer dans un boitier ferm avec des batteries noy es N installez pas dans un espace confin ou des gaz de batterie peuvent s accumuler AVERTISSEMENT Risque d lectrochoc Faites attention lors de la manipulation des connexions solaires La matrice PV solaire peut produire des tensions sup rieures 100V la lumi re du soleil Soyez particuli rement attentif cela 1 ATTENTION Le contr leur Tracer n cessite au moins un espace 11 a Breaker 12V or 24V Figure 2 1 Mounting 1 Connect components to the charge controller in the sequence as shown above and pay much attention to the and Please don t turn on the fuse
25. ue may be fluctuant due to the influence of the ambient circumstance and energy loss Current A i I 0 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 Voltage V Current Curve Power Curve A Actual Point h Figure 1 2 Maximum Power Point Curve In actual application as shading from cloud tree and snow the panel maybe appear Multi MPP but in actually there is only one real Maximum Power Point As the below Figure 1 3 shows T T T T 7 T Z T 1 5 0 100 150 20 0 250 300 35 0 40 0 45 0 Voltage VI Current Curve PA Powercuve ZS ActusiPoint 9 Figure 1 3 Mutil MPP Curve 4 If the program works improperly after appearing Multi MPP the system will not work on the real max power point which may waste most solar energy resources and seriously affect the normal operation of the system The typical MPPT algorithm designed by our company can track the real MPP quickly and accurately improve the utilization rate of the array and avoid the waste of resources 1 5 Battery Charging Stage The controller has a 3 stages battery charging algorithm Bulk Charging Constant Charging and Float Charging for rapid efficient and safe battery charging Battery Voltage C Battery Current Duration Time 2h Range 10 180min Cumulative Time 3h Figure 1 4 Battery changing stage Curve A Bulk Charging In this stage the battery voltage has not yet reached constant voltage Equalize or Boost
26. unrise Load will be on for 2 hours Load will be on for 2 hours since sunset before sunrise Load will be on for 3 13 hours Load will be on for 3 13 since sunset hours before sunrise Load will be on for 14 hours Load will be on for 14 since sunset hours before sunrise Load will be on for 15 hours before sunrise Disabled Disabled NOTE Please set Light ON OFF Test mode and Manual mode via Timer 1 Timer2 will be disabled and display r gt Parameters setting w coo MT RJ45 RJ45 10 D SPP USB RJ45 USB 3 RS485 to USB RJ45 USB 4 RS485 to USB OTG D Mobile amp app Figure 3 2 Setting operation 15 Four methods to configure the controller 1 Remote meter MT50 Use standard twisted net cable model CC RS485 RS485 200U MT 2 Super parameter programmer SPP 02 Use standard twisted net cable model CC RS485 RS485 200U One button easily configure and apply to batch setting 3 PC monitoring setting software Solar Station Monitor Use USB to RS485 converter cable CC USB RS485 150U Controller Comm Port RJ45 RS485 PC Ethernet Port RJ45 mc PUES Controller Comm Port RJ45 RS485 PC USB Port Det ma WARNING DO NOT communicate with the PC using the Ethernet cable otherwise the components of controller will be damaged gt The RJ45 interface pin define is shown below Power supply output 5V 2 Power supply output 5V 3 RS 485 B
27. urrent value battery temperature A frame blink fault icon blink Load failure Load overload Load short circuit When load current reaches1 02 1 05 times 1 05 1 25 times 1 25 1 35 times and 1 35 1 5 times more than nominal value controller will automatically turn off loads in 50s 30s 10s and 2s respectively Browse interface 8 gt 7 ES 5 i 388 C dd T t i 8 Dec y m G6 w JB 1 9 BS x gt BS 0 LOAD i g BATT U D A 1 lt V AA DAOS yan SB o LOAD 890 T LOAD 4g as B C NOTE 1 When no operation the interface will be automatic cycle but the follow two interfaces not be display 4 ES ay ES LOAD t LOAD TYPE cu 5 2 Accumulative power zero clearing Under PV power interface press ENTER button and hold on 5s then the value blink press ENTER button again to clear the value 3 Setting temperature unit Under battery temperature interface press ENTER button and hold on 5s to switch 14 3 3 Parameters setting gt Load mode setting Set Load modes under below interface HV Gp LOAD TYPE tu LOAD TYPE eu Operating Steps Under load mode setting interface press ENTER button and hold on 5s till the number begin flashing then press SELECT button to set the parameter press ENTER button to confirm Disabled Load will be on for 1 hour since sunset before s
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